AWANI Review: Paramount: Innovate, Take Risks, Elevate
Paramount Group CEO Jeffrey Chew discards the notion of "If it ain't broken, don't fix it”. Despite the property developer's current success in its core business, he says that it is precisely during periods of prosperity that the company needs to proactively embrace change to stay ahead.
Sat Jan 06 2024
![The global push for paid menstrual leave The global push for paid menstrual leave](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41676624753_MENSTRUATION.jpg)
The global push for paid menstrual leave
MANY women have painful periods, but only a handful of countries, most of them in Asia, allow them to take time off work to recover.
Fri Feb 17 2023
!['It felt like my insides were crying': China COVID curbs hit youth mental health 'It felt like my insides were crying': China COVID curbs hit youth mental health](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71661825250_CHINA.jpg)
'It felt like my insides were crying': China COVID curbs hit youth mental health
Some 220 million Chinese children and young people have been confined for prolonged periods due to COVID restrictions.
Tue Aug 30 2022
![How women have managed periods throughout history How women have managed periods throughout history](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61653648948_SanitaryPads.jpg)
How women have managed periods throughout history
From rags to tampons, menstrual cups and free-bleeding, here's the history of period products on this Menstrual Hygiene Day.
Sun May 29 2022
![Women's periods may be slightly late after COVID vaccine - Study Women's periods may be slightly late after COVID vaccine - Study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51641601894_CALENDAR.jpg)
Women's periods may be slightly late after COVID vaccine - Study
The study can also help counter anti-vaccine misinformation on the topic, which is rampant on social media.
Sat Jan 08 2022
![Visitations of graves allowed during non-festive periods Visitations of graves allowed during non-festive periods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/61589900424_ziarahkuburharir.jpg)
Visitations of graves allowed during non-festive periods
The visitation of graves during non-festive periods is allowed, subject to compliance with SOP, says National Security Council (MKN) director-general Datuk Rodzi Md Saad.
Sat Aug 28 2021
![Can we be friends? Dating apps say sex isn't everything in a post-pandemic world Can we be friends? Dating apps say sex isn't everything in a post-pandemic world](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51624343994_DATING.jpg)
Can we be friends? Dating apps say sex isn't everything in a post-pandemic world
Amorous entanglements aren't uppermost in the minds of many people emerging from long periods of pandemic isolation.
Tue Jun 22 2021
![Sales and promotional periods could make you more generous Sales and promotional periods could make you more generous](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/61611455523_SALES.jpg)
Sales and promotional periods could make you more generous
Research suggests that firms can use price promotions as great opportunities to collaborate with charitable organisations.
Sun Jan 24 2021
![UMNO cannot bear being 'second fiddle' for too long - Shahril Hamdan UMNO cannot bear being 'second fiddle' for too long - Shahril Hamdan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61607097065_shahrilhamdanwan.jpg)
UMNO cannot bear being 'second fiddle' for too long - Shahril Hamdan
UMNO people, whether they are progressive or conservative, cannot be in the second fiddle position for long periods.
Sat Dec 05 2020
![Explainer: What is period poverty? Explainer: What is period poverty?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/81606370259_PERIOD.jpg)
Explainer: What is period poverty?
In some parts of the world, taboos surrounding periods even make menstruating women unwelcome in public places.
Thu Nov 26 2020
![Maradona 'joking' with visitors, recovering well from surgery Maradona 'joking' with visitors, recovering well from surgery](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/61604536439_maradona.jpg)
Maradona 'joking' with visitors, recovering well from surgery
Maradona, who is considered to be one of the greatest footballers of all time, has spent frequent periods in hospital over the years, often due to his extravagant lifestyle.
Thu Nov 05 2020
![Tampons: From intimate hygiene products to objects with a message Tampons: From intimate hygiene products to objects with a message](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71603855326_TAMPON.jpg)
Tampons: From intimate hygiene products to objects with a message
Periods are everywhere and tampons are no longer taboo accessories.
Wed Oct 28 2020
![PUNB to expedite loan approval for entrepreneurs affected by COVID-19 PUNB to expedite loan approval for entrepreneurs affected by COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-01/41516614645_NohOmar.jpg)
PUNB to expedite loan approval for entrepreneurs affected by COVID-19
Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Bhd (PUNB) will ensure the process and approval periods for financing under the National Economic Recovery Plan (PENJANA) are expedited.
Fri Jul 17 2020
![On-off social distancing may be needed until 2022: Harvard study On-off social distancing may be needed until 2022: Harvard study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/51586925315_covid.jpg)
On-off social distancing may be needed until 2022: Harvard study
A one-time lockdown won't halt the coronavirus and repeated periods of social distancing may be required into 2022 to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed.
Wed Apr 15 2020
![COVID-19: Three M'sians add to Monday's new cases in S'pore COVID-19: Three M'sians add to Monday's new cases in S'pore](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/51585795255_TBCovidSingapore.jpg)
COVID-19: Three M'sians add to Monday's new cases in S'pore
According to the MOH, the cluster of a private dinner function at SAFRA Jurong on Feb 15 has now been closed as there have been no more cases for the past two incubation periods.
Tue Apr 14 2020
Speaker ada 21 hari isytihar kekosongan kerusi selepas terima notis - Bekas Speaker Azhar Harun
Speaker Dewan Rakyat mempunyai 21 hari untuk memastikan berlakunya kekosongan kerusi luar jangka terhadap enam Ahli Parlimen Bersatu yang menyokong Pentadbiran Perdana Menteri.
Mon Jun 17 2024
Akuantan warga emas jadi mangsa 'scam' rugi RM2.2 juta
Seorang warga emas yang juga akauntan mengalami kerugian lebih RM2.2 juta selepas mendakwa menjadi mangsa penipuan membabitkan pelaburan saham.
Ketua Polis Johor, Komisioner M Kumar, berkata mangsa lelaki berumur 75 tahun itu membuat laporan polis, pada Ahad selepas percaya dirinya ditipu suspek.
Ketua Polis Johor, Komisioner M Kumar, berkata mangsa lelaki berumur 75 tahun itu membuat laporan polis, pada Ahad selepas percaya dirinya ditipu suspek.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![Euro 2024: UEFA buka kertas siasatan terhadap Albania susulan kekecohan penyokong Euro 2024: UEFA buka kertas siasatan terhadap Albania susulan kekecohan penyokong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718603800_tbpitchinvader.jpg)
Euro 2024: UEFA buka kertas siasatan terhadap Albania susulan kekecohan penyokong
Kesatuan Bola Sepak Eropah (UEFA) telah membuka kertas siasatan terhadap Persekutuan Bola Sepak Albania berhubung tingkah laku penyokongnya semasa perlawanan Euro 2024 menentang Itali, lapor Sputnik.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![Singapura atasi London, New York, Zurich dalam 10 'bandar raya termahal di dunia' Singapura atasi London, New York, Zurich dalam 10 'bandar raya termahal di dunia'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718601415_Jerebu.jpg)
Singapura atasi London, New York, Zurich dalam 10 'bandar raya termahal di dunia'
Singapura telah mengatasi London, New York dan Zurich dalam 10 bandar paling mahal di dunia untuk pekerja ekspatriat berdasarkan indeks global, lapor Agensi Berita (dpa) Jerman.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![Pendakwah perlu pastikan sumber sahih, berlandaskan al-Quran dan sunnah Pendakwah perlu pastikan sumber sahih, berlandaskan al-Quran dan sunnah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718603036_ZulkifliHasan.jpg)
Pendakwah perlu pastikan sumber sahih, berlandaskan al-Quran dan sunnah
Golongan penceramah dinasihatkan memastikan isi kandungan dakwah yang disampaikan adalah berdasarkan sumber sahih berlandaskan al-Quran.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![Apple fokus pembangunan iPhone 17 yang lebih nipis untuk 2025 Apple fokus pembangunan iPhone 17 yang lebih nipis untuk 2025](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718597559_iPhoneApple.jpg)
Apple fokus pembangunan iPhone 17 yang lebih nipis untuk 2025
Apple dijangka memperkenalkan peranti-peranti lain yang nipis dalam tahun-tahun akan datang.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![Zii Jia sudah sedia harungi Olimpik Paris 2024 Zii Jia sudah sedia harungi Olimpik Paris 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718604071_TBLeeZiiJia.jpg)
Zii Jia sudah sedia harungi Olimpik Paris 2024
Lee Zii Jia menyifatkan kejayaan merangkul kejuaraan Terbuka Australia sebagai motivasi terbaik menjelang Sukan Olimpik Paris 2024 dari 27 Julai hingga 5 Ogos depan.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![Sidang Kemuncak Keamanan Ukraine sokong deklarasi akhir Sidang Kemuncak Keamanan Ukraine sokong deklarasi akhir](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718600804_ViolaAmherd.jpg)
Sidang Kemuncak Keamanan Ukraine sokong deklarasi akhir
Sidang kemuncak keamanan Ukraine yang berlangsung selama dua hari di Burgenstock, Switzerland berakhir pada Ahad dengan sokongan terhadap deklarasi akhir.
Mon Jun 17 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Curi kabel: Kerajaan pertimbang hukuman lebih berat
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![Akauntan rugi RM2.2 juta terperdaya pelaburan saham Akauntan rugi RM2.2 juta terperdaya pelaburan saham](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61718603919_TBPDRMjpg.jpg)
Akauntan rugi RM2.2 juta terperdaya pelaburan saham
Seorang akauntan kerugian lebih RM2.2 juta selepas menjadi mangsa penipuan pelaburan saham.
Mon Jun 17 2024